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Taran Taylor Wins Conference Athlete of the Week

WICHITA—Taran Taylor had one of the best javelin performances of season and was awarded the American Athletic Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week honor, the conference announced Wednesday.

Taylor threw the javelin 71.37m/234-2 for a runner-up finish at the KT Woodman Classic. He finished second to only former Shocker All-American Aaron True.

Taylor's throw slots him at No. 15 in the NCAA and No. 6 in the West Region this year. He also leads the AAC in the men's javelin.

Taylor joins Michael Bryan and Rebekah Topham as Shockers who have been honored as conference Athletes of the Week during the 2021 outdoor campaign.